Cooking Matters Volunteer Opportunities

In order to operate Cooking Matters successfully, we rely on volunteers which allows us to expand the program throughout the state. Our volunteers help us with duties ranging from shopping for groceries to teaching classes, and everything in between!

Below are descriptions of the primary volunteer positions. If you would like to get involved with Cooking Matters, please submit a volunteer application today!

All Cooking Matters volunteers must attend a 3-hour orientation before becoming a program volunteer. Other requirements, listed below, vary depending on the volunteer position.

Culinary Instructor: Commit 3 hours each week for 6 weeks. Show off your skills. Talk about food. Empower families. Change someone’s life. We make it easy and provide all of the tools you need.

Requirements (at least one of the following):

2-year culinary arts degree

2 years working as a chef or sous chef

Completion of The Idaho Foodbank’s Cooking Matters training program

Nutrition Instructor: Commit 3 hours each week for 6 weeks. Show off your skills. Talk about food. Empower families. Change someone’s life. We make it easy and provide all of the tools you need.

Requirements (at least one of the following):

4-year degree in the fields of dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition, or food science.

4-year degree in the fields of education, nursing or kinesiology with a minimum of 12 credit hours of nutrition classes.

A great bargain shopper! A good home cook with knowledge of a wide variety of foods and their uses in the kitchen. Able to “think on your feet”. Must be 18 years or older and successfully pass a background check.

Preferences

Cooking Matters offers a variety of curricula, each addressing the nutritional needs of various low-income groups. Choose below which group(s) you prefer to work with (you may choose more than one):

Children (3rd to 5th Grade)

Teens

Teen Parents

Children and Parents together

Child Care Providers

Adults

Parents of Children in preschool

Adults living with HIV

Adults living with Diabetes

Availability

Monday

9am-Noon

Noon-3pm

3pm-5pm

5pm-9pm

Tuesday

9am-Noon

Noon-3pm

3pm-5pm

5pm-9pm

Wednesday

9am-Noon

Noon-3pm

3pm-5pm

5pm-9pm

Thursday

9am-Noon

Noon-3pm

3pm-5pm

5pm-9pm

Friday

9am-Noon

Noon-3pm

3pm-5pm

5pm-9pm

Saturday

9am-Noon

Noon-3pm

3pm-5pm

5pm-9pm

Background Check

Please be advised that certain courses require a background check on all personnel. Cooking Matters will notify you at the time that you are asked to volunteer if a background check is required.

Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a felony?*

Yes

No

If yes, please explain below:

An affirmative response will not automatically disqualify you from being considered.

Two Personal References

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Relationship

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I certify that all statements made in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and understand that any falsification or misrepresentation of facts will result in disqualification or dismissal.*

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You Can Help

We to ask for your support to continue to provide access to critical food. Each $1 will help provide food for 5 meals to Idahoans during their time of need.